School News
TSTC to debut new Cloud Computing certificate this fall
- Written by Daniel Perry Daniel Perry
- Created: 26 July 2021 26 July 2021
Red Oak, TX - Texas State Technical College will offer a new online Advanced Technical Certificate in Cloud Computing starting this fall. Students earning the online Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Networking and Systems Administration will be able to move into the Cloud Computing program.
TSTC Welding Technology program eager to fill area jobs
- Written by Daniel Perry Daniel Perry
- Created: 19 July 2021 19 July 2021
Red Oak, TX - In the welding field, it helps to be diverse in one’s skills. Ashley Yezak, statewide lead instructor in Texas State Technical College’s Welding Technology program, said the need for welders in the Dallas-Fort Worth area has not slowed down as the country continues to grapple with the pandemic.
Red Oak hires Holmes as head coach
- Written by Bill Spinks Waxahachie Daily Light Bill Spinks Waxahachie Daily Light
- Created: 09 July 2021 09 July 2021
Red Oak, TX - With two-a-days just a month away, it didn’t take Red Oak very long to make a decision on hiring a new head football coach. Just 10 days after the former coach’s departure was revealed, the school announced on Thursday that DeSoto defensive coordinator Antonio “Tony” Holmes will be the new coach.
TSTC Industrial Systems program offers array of opportunities for graduates
- Written by Daniel Perry Daniel Perry
- Created: 17 June 2021 17 June 2021
Red Oak, TX - Working in the industrial systems field does not just involve manufacturing. Jarriet Durham, lead instructor in Texas State Technical College’s Industrial Systems - Electrical Specialization program in North Texas, said graduates’ skills are also needed in the oil and gas and alternative energy fields.
TSTC Electrical Power and Controls program filling area jobs
- Written by Daniel Perry Daniel Perry
- Created: 28 May 2021 28 May 2021
Red Oak, TX - Electricity drives not only productivity, but also job creation. Warren Ketteman, president and chief executive officer of the Waxahachie Economic Development Corp., said the availability of electricity is a key factor for prospective companies interested in the city.
Life School Board of Directors Approves Substantial Pay Increases for Teachers, Staff
- Written by Maureen Wiegert Maureen Wiegert
- Created: 27 May 2021 27 May 2021
Red Oak, TX - Life School is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has approved the allocation of approximately $1,400,000 for increases in staff salaries for the 2021-2022 school year.
ROISD hosting in-person teacher job fairs
- Written by Daily Light Report Daily Light Report
- Created: 22 May 2021 22 May 2021
RED OAK — Red Oak ISD is seeking highly qualified classroom teachers to serve the Hawk students starting in the fall of the 2021-22 school year. The Board has approved a third-straight substantial raise for teachers – pushing the starting salary to $52,500 for new educators.
TSTC Precision Machining Technology program prepares graduates for in-demand jobs
- Written by Daniel Perry Daniel Perry
- Created: 14 May 2021 14 May 2021
RED OAK, TX - From smartphones to the hubcaps on vehicles, precision machining is a critical component of our lives. “(Many human-made things would) not exist without a machine and its components,” said Nathan Cleveland, acting statewide lead in Texas State Technical College’s Precision Machining Technology program and associate provost at TSTC in Marshall.
TSTC Precision Machining Technology program training students to fill area jobs
- Written by Daniel Perry Daniel Perry
- Created: 25 March 2021 25 March 2021
RED OAK, Texas - Texas State Technical College’s Precision Machining Technology program teaches students the skills they need to walk into any company that hires precision machinists and begin work.
Red Oak ISD makes slight change to mask policy, allowing some sports logos
- Written by Kenya Menjivar Kenya Menjivar
- Created: 08 November 2020 08 November 2020
Red Oak, TX - Red Oak ISD recently changed their mask policy, allowing students and staff to wear masks or face coverings that portray collegiate or professional sports teams, as of Oct. 19. According to the ROISD website, masks may include team logos, patterns, or fabric designs.
